GeForce GT 730A vs GeForce 825M

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GT 730A is positioned at rank 370 and the GeForce 825M is on rank 119, so the GeForce 825M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 730A

#360

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1096%

#362

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

993%

#363

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

991%

#367

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

901%

#368

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

895%

#370

GeForce GT 730A

MSRP: $75|Avg: $20

100%

#372

Radeon HD 7660G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#373

Radeon R7 M270DX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

97%

#374

Radeon HD 6670/7670

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

96%

#375

Radeon 620

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

96%

#376

Radeon R5 435

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

96%

#377

Radeon R9 M470X

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

94%

#379

Radeon R9 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

93%

#381

Radeon HD 7640G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

92%

#384

Radeon R7 M465

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 825M

#109

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

285%

#111

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

259%

#112

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

258%

#116

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

235%

#117

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

233%

#119

GeForce 825M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#121

Radeon HD 6970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $48

99%

#123

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#125

GeForce GT 550M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

98%

#131

GeForce GT 335M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 825M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 730A.

Insight	GeForce GT 730A	GeForce 825M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GT 730A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 730A holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $30), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 46.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GT 730A	GeForce 825M
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+46.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GT 730A Benchmark Check

GeForce 825M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 730A and GeForce 825M

GeForce GT 730A

The GeForce GT 730A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 17 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 628 MHz to 657 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 743 points.

GeForce 825M

The GeForce 825M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 26 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1071 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 761 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 730A scores 743 and the GeForce 825M reaches 761 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 730A is built on Kepler while the GeForce 825M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GT 730A) vs 384 (GeForce 825M). Raw compute: 1.009 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 730A) vs 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 825M). Boost clocks: 657 MHz vs 1176 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GT 730A	GeForce 825M
G3D Mark Score	743	761+2%
Architecture	Kepler	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768+100%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.009 TFLOPS+12%	0.9032 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	657 MHz	1176 MHz+79%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	64+100%	32
L1 Cache	64 KB	192 KB+200%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 730A	GeForce 825M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 730A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 825M has 2 GB. The GeForce 825M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 730A) vs 1 MB (GeForce 825M) — the GeForce 825M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 730A	GeForce 825M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 730A) vs 11.0 (GeForce 825M). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GT 730A	GeForce 825M
DirectX	12 (11_0)+9%	11.0
Vulkan	1.1	1.2+9%
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No NVENC (GeForce GT 730A) vs NVENC 1 (GeForce 825M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 730A) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 825M).

Feature	GeForce GT 730A	GeForce 825M
Encoder	No NVENC	NVENC 1
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 730A draws 55W versus the GeForce 825M's 33W — a 50% difference. The GeForce 825M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 730A) vs 350W (GeForce 825M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GT 730A	GeForce 825M
TDP	55W	33W-40%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	13.5	23.1+71%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 730A costs 33.3% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 37.1 (GeForce GT 730A) vs 25.4 (GeForce 825M) — the GeForce GT 730A offers 46.1% better value. The GeForce 825M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).